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Sefton Council launches brand new Winter Hub ahead of cold snap

Sefton Council is fully prepared and ready to grit nearly 470 kms of road across the borough this winter to keep its communities safe. Launched from the local authority’s brand new ‘Gritting

27th November 2020

Visitor parking charges return to Southport and Ormskirk hospitals this weekend

Parking charges for visitors at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals will resume this weekend. Blue badge holders will be able to park for free at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals from 1 December 2020

27th November 2020

Police seek information on Southport teen missing for one week

We are appealing for help to find 15-year-old Lilly Heneghan who is missing from home. Lilly, from Southport, was last seen at 9pm on Thursday 19 November. She is described as a

27th November 2020

Southport enters second tier after drop in region’s virus cases

Southport is now in Tier 2 Coronavirus restrictions. Here is what that means for you. It follows a significant drop in virus cases in the Liverpool City Region. This is for areas

26th November 2020

Serious RTC in Meols Cop causes main road closure

Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision in Meols Cop this morning. OTS News understands that a male has sadly lost his life in the accident overnight on the junction of

26th November 2020

Could you run this iconic Southport bar and restaurant?

A staple of Southport’s town centre hospitality sector is now looking for new management. Rueter’s Bar & Grill, owned by Punch Breweries, are looking for a new managing tenant to take over

25th November 2020

Council reveal how YOUR Christmas will play out safely in Southport

2020 has proved to be extremely challenging for everyone due to COVID-19. Over the last nine months, residents have had to juggle home schooling, working from home, job losses, being furloughed, illness,

25th November 2020

Southport care homes ‘BANNED’ from putting up Christmas decorations

Dozens of furious and stunned care workers across Southport have written to OTS News to say they have been informed by public health bosses against putting up Christmas decorations this year. They

25th November 2020

Resort band strike a chord with debut album deal

Southport band BOBHOWLA have confirmed they have finally signed a deal to launch their debut album In news fans welcomed today, the band can finally announce that their ever so slightly delayed

25th November 2020

Puppy litters STOLEN from family farm

Two litters of adorable puppies have been stolen in a suspected premeditated theft from a family farm on the outskirts of Southport The puppy’s Furious owners have deceived the pup’s mothers as

25th November 2020

Mass testing now available for Southport residents

Southport residents can now get access to mass asymptomatic testing for the coronavirus, but will need to travel to Aintree to get it. Residents can now get a coronavirus test even if

25th November 2020

Moore leads Commons debate calling for more Southport support

Southport MP Damien Moore has today urged the Government to provide greater investment for the North of England to help the region recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Moore led a Westminster

25th November 2020

Southport nurses call on MP to support urgent pay rise

Southport residents are being urged to revive the spirit of the Thursday night clap for the NHS by calling on their MP to support a fair pay rise for nursing staff. It

25th November 2020

Bates Dairy expansion is a cream come true for family business

Bates Farms and Dairy in Southport is set to expand its business operations in the Birkdale area. Subject to the Company obtaining planning permission, Sefton Council will sell 0.75 acres of its

25th November 2020

Popular resort restaurant goes up for auction

Ronnies Bistro and Bar on Southport’s Bold Street is due to be auctioned next month by auctioneer Pugh, as part of a sale of more than 100 properties and plots of land.

25th November 2020

Vandals target nutcracker trail just days after launch

Southport BID is replacing names on the Southport Nutcrackers which have unfortunately been removed by vandals. Five of the 12 statues in Southport were targeted. Southport BID CEO Rachel Fitzgerald said: “It

25th November 2020

Massive sinkhole opens up on busy road

A huge sinkhole opened up today in a busy road in Formby. The huge sinkhole emerged after water began massing in a underground gap below the carriageway on Gores Lane in Formby

24th November 2020

Vandals destroy town centre planters

Mindless vandals have turned their hand to amateur gardening in the early hours of this morning, tearing up planters in Southport Town Centre. In the latest act of petty vandalism in the

24th November 2020

Sefton recognised for blooming marvellous commitment to gardening

Bootle, Crosby, Southport and Waterloo have all been recognised by the North West in Bloom group despite the cancellation of this year’s usual judging. Earlier this year it was confirmed that due

24th November 2020

Pubs ‘to stay shut’ in Southport as resort set to head back into Tier 3

Southport is thought to be heading back into Tier 3 restrictions once the National lockdown ends next week, with pubs and restaurants set to remain closed. It’s been reported the Liverpool City

23rd November 2020

Conservative candidates criticise Council over cycle lane schemes

Two local Conservative candidates have criticised Sefton Council over the town cycle lane schemes. A press release distributed by the Southport Conservatives said: “At an already difficult time for businesses in Southport,

23rd November 2020

Southport Skate Park to be repaired after campaign

Southport Skate Park will be repaired in the coming weeks after campaigners called the on the Council to conduct essential maintenance on the facility. Mike Marsh has confirmed that Fearless Ramps have

23rd November 2020

Banner to be flown over Southport in honour of Lancashire Day

Friends of Real Lancashire (FORL) are reaching for the skies in their celebration of “Lancashire Day” on Friday 27th November this year. As founders of Lancashire Day 25 years ago, the voluntary

23rd November 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Put your questions to hospital trust directors

People are being encouraged to submit questions to directors of their local hospital trust at new-style board meetings. Board members of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust have been meeting virtually since

23rd November 2020

Barton: Pokemon can save Southport

A prominent campaigner for the heritage of Southport has raised an open proposal to prospective investors regarding capitalizing on some of the town’s most well recognized Victorian architecture that could restore the

23rd November 2020

Graffiti vandals target Coastal Road – again!

The vandalised hoarding, situated by the traffic lights at Woodvale, is owned by Sefton Council. The billboard has been regularly advertised and has been replaced by Sefton Council on at least three

22nd November 2020

Sefton Health chiefs pledge support for most vulnerable to stay home and stay safe

As the national Government restrictions continue to be in place until 2 December to tackle the rising coronavirus cases and hospital admissions, everyone should stay home as much as possible, whilst non-essential

22nd November 2020

Christmas trees now available at Wallpaper John’s

Christmas Trees at the famous Wallpaper John’s shop on Forest Road are now available. Cheer yourself up from the lockdown gloom by getting into the festive season early this year! Trees range

22nd November 2020

Last few spots for Award Winning Christmas Photoshoots in Southport

Leading Wedding Photographer Matthew Rycraft, who launched his Christmas Photoshoots in Birkdale announces last few remaining slots for December. Make the holiday season extra special with a unique Christmas photoshoot right here

22nd November 2020

Southport Lib Dems welcome Council rethink over dog ban

Following pressure from Southport Lib Dem councillors, Sefton Council unexpectedly withdrew a proposal that dogs should be banned from running free in Sefton Council public open spaces on Thursday. At this week’s

21st November 2020